In this episode, Dr. Crystal Clark, Chief Medical Officer at UPMC Health Plan's Community HealthChoices, discusses the vital role of addressing food insecurity and other social determinants of health. Dr. Clark shares insights on UPMC’s programs, including meal delivery, healthy food allowances, and community partnerships that are transforming healthcare access and promoting holistic well-being.

In this episode, Karen Downes, Senior Director or HR Technology and HR Operations at Prime Therapeutics, discusses the company's transformation, including the pivotal Magellan acquisition and how Workday technology has supported Prime’s talent and organizational changes.They explore commitment to transparency, avoiding conflicts of interest, and the role of modern technology and AI in driving strategic objectives and business growth.

This episode is sponsored by Workday

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s Healthcare 2024 Fall Payer Issues Roundtable, features Eric Cannon, Chief Pharmacy Officer and General Manager of Select Health/Scripius. Here, he discusses how transparency can help drive down costs and improve the member experience. Eric also explores innovative approaches to helping members choose the best care through an e-commerce experience tailored to their needs.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s Healthcare 2024 Fall Payer Issues Roundtable, features Ty Wang, Co-Founder and CEO of Angle Health. Here, he discusses strategies for improving the member experience and shares insights on growing the business while keeping patient experience as the top priority. Ty also explores how Angle Health is leveraging AI and new technology to enhance service and care.

In this episode, Valerie Martinez, chief health equity officer, Blue Shield of California's Promise Health Plan, shares her journey in healthcare and her role in bridging clinical and managed care to promote health equity. Valerie discusses the critical initiatives she leads, including the integration of health equity across services, community resource centers, and mobile mammography clinics, to improve access and outcomes for California’s Medi-Cal population.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s Healthcare 2024 Fall Payer Issues Roundtable, features Dr. Jeremy Wigginton, Chief Medical Officer at Capital Blue Cross. Here, he shares his approach to improving member experience by addressing overutilization, enhancing health literacy, and integrating whole-person care. He highlights the role of technology in growth strategies and discusses Capital Blue Cross's move towards a fully integrated care model to foster better health outcomes.

This episode explores how payers can navigate the challenges and opportunities of alternative payment models in healthcare. Jakob Emerson speaks with Angie Adams, VP of Product Management at i3 Healthcare Solutions, about agility and technology for contract management, as well as key objectives for payers and the future of healthcare payer operations.

This episode is sponsored by i3Healthcare Solutions.

In this episode, Margaux Currie, Senior Director of Commercial Medical Clinical Solutions and Strategy at Cigna Healthcare, shares her personal breast cancer journey and discusses Cigna's proactive approaches to early detection and personalized support for breast cancer patients. From awareness campaigns to individualized oncology nurse advocacy, Margaux outlines how Cigna is advancing care for those impacted by breast cancer.